Spira (footwear company)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Apparel |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Andy Krafsur |
| Fate | Purchased by Private Company in 2016 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, CA, United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Athletic footwear |
| Website | spira.com |
Spira Footwear Inc., best known as simply Spira, is an American footwear manufacturer founded in El Paso, Texas, and currently based out of Los Angeles, CA. It was founded in 2001 by Andy Krafsur and is best known for their running, walking, and casual shoes with springs embedded under the heel and toe cushion.
Spira Footwear closed in early 2016 with an undisclosed company purchasing Spira's assets, including patents, trademarks, and inventory of unsold running shoes. Since its purchase, the company continues to produce, market, and sell Spira products on their website and various retailers.